What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Next Step: X-citing Everyday Salad! Whoever said salads are ho-hum hasn’t raided the refrigerator for a weeknight dinner, especially on a rainy day. Just use your imagination. After all, you only buy produce that you really like, right? I’m a fan of herbed olive oil and tomatoes, so by turning that into a dressing it satisfies my quest for the perfect Italian vinaigrette. Look again at the photo. See the leafy greens? Start there and build the layers. By the time you finish adding what you like (substituting stuff like green olives for black), you have a meal-in-a-bowl that rivals your neighborhood eatery. Enough talking, now let’s get moving.
X-CITING EVERYDAY SALAD
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Italian cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups mixed greens, gently torn
1/2 cup broccoli florets
10-12 pepperoni slices
1/3 cup green olives, sliced
Cracked black pepper
Instructions:
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, oregano, basil, marjoram, garlic powder, and sea salt. Stir well. Add balsamic vinegar and Italian cheese. Fold in cherry tomatoes to coat. In a large bowl, layer mixed greens, broccoli florets, pepperoni slices, and green olives. Drizzle with tomato herbed vinaigrette. Gently toss before serving. Garnish with cracked black pepper.
Wow, So looking yummy
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Some say, “lose the olives”. Not me. 😍🌿
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At first glance, I thought of a bouquet of flowers. The colors of the salad say it all. A divine creation to satisfy the most demanding palate.
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You may have something there. Instead of flowers, send a food bouquet! 😜
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I’m sure it would be a great idea. They would be very happy with your recipe.
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You are quite kind. Blessings. 🍃🍓
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This is one fantastic salad, Gail!
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Especially since it has the stuff I like. lol. Thanks for popping in, Erika. 😋
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I guessed that would be one of the reasons for that recipe… lol
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That looks really nice and fresh. Love olives especially black ones.
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Thanks, Kerry. 🙏🏻
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Just packed with flavor! That dressing sounds so tasty!
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I use it often simply because it complements the veggies. 🌿🌱🍃
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